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A dancer, Allan created the famous "Salome Dance", a dance of her own creation. After performing it first at London's Palace Theatre, in March 1908, she appeared at New York's Palace Theatre January 20, 1910. She toured in American vaudeville from 1916 to 1917 and 1919 to 1920. [16] [17] [18] Fred Allen: May 31, 1894 March 17, 1956 American
Pages in category "American vaudeville performers" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,330 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
American Dancer known for her famous fan dance which had Rand arrested several times, most notably at the 1933 World's Fair. Rand also danced with a bubble and dressed as Lady Godiva, horse and all. [164] Amanda Randolph: February 2, 1896 August 24, 1967 American Singer and comedian best known for her television work.
American vaudeville performers (1 C, 1,330 P) B. British vaudeville performers (3 C, 33 P) C. Canadian vaudeville performers (19 P) F. Filipino vaudeville performers ...
The Whitman Sisters were four African-American sisters who were stars of Black Vaudeville. [1] They ran their own performing touring company for over forty years from 1900 to 1943, becoming the longest-running and best-paid act on the T.O.B.A. circuit. They comprised Mabel (May) (b. Ohio; 1880–1942), Essie (Essie Barbara Whitman; b.
John William Sublett (February 19, 1902 – May 18, 1986), known by his stage name John W. Bubbles, was an American tap dancer, vaudevillian, movie actor, and television performer. He performed in the duo "Buck and Bubbles", who were the first black artists to appear on television in the US.
Dancer, singer, vaudeville performer, nightclub owner Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith (August 14, 1894 – February 1, 1984), better known as Bricktop , was an American dancer, jazz singer, vaudevillian , and self-described saloon-keeper who owned the famous nightclub " Chez Bricktop " in Paris from 1924 to 1961, as well as ...
Black Vaudeville is a term that specifically describes Vaudeville-era African American entertainers and the milieus of dance, music, and theatrical performances they created. Spanning the years between the 1880s and early 1930s, these acts not only brought elements and influences unique to American black culture directly to African Americans ...